OREANDA-NEWS. April 29, 2009. As part of his working visit to Belgium, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met here with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

On energy cooperation, Barroso hailed Azerbaijan`s contribution to Europe`s energy security. Barroso said the expansion of the Azerbaijan-EU relations shows how much emphasis the country places on European values. The European Commission President stressed the importance of implementing more concrete joint projects in the future.

The Azerbaijani leader said his country will continue moves towards European integration.

The Head of State also stressed Azerbaijan`s economic successes, adding the country contributes to economic cooperation and security in the region.

President Ilham Aliyev also expressed confidence the EU-Azerbaijan relations will continue to develop.